Canon FD 135mm f/2.5 S.C. Lens

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The Canon FD 135mm f/2.5 S.C. is a manual focus telephoto prime lens designed for Canon’s FD-mount 35mm SLR cameras, offering a useful short telephoto reach well suited to portraits, candid photography, and moderately distant subjects during the film SLR era. As part of Canon’s earlier FD lens lineup, identified by its breech-lock mounting system and S.C. (Spectra Coating) designation, this lens represents Canon’s classic manual focus optical engineering prior to the later New FD lens generation.

The 135mm focal length delivers flattering perspective compression well suited to portrait photography, allowing photographers to achieve pleasing background separation and a comfortable working distance from their subject without needing to get as physically close as a standard lens would require. This focal length also made it a versatile choice for candid shots and general telephoto use where additional reach beyond a standard lens was needed.

Built with the solid all-metal construction and breech-lock mounting mechanism characteristic of Canon’s earlier FD lenses, this lens features a smoothly damped focus ring and a manual aperture ring with click-stops, giving photographers precise, tactile control over both focus and exposure. The breech-lock mount, distinct from the later bayonet-style New FD mount, uses a rotating collar to lock the lens onto the camera body without rotating the lens itself, a distinctive mounting mechanism from this earlier generation of Canon optics.

Optically, the S.C. (Spectra Coating) designation indicates the lens benefits from Canon’s coating technology applied to reduce flare and internal reflections while improving contrast and color rendition compared to uncoated or more basic coating designs of earlier eras. The Canon FD mount allows this lens to attach directly to Canon’s manual focus FD-mount film SLR bodies, and with the appropriate adapter, it can also be mounted on many modern mirrorless camera systems, giving it continued relevance for photographers who enjoy shooting with manual vintage optics or adapting classic Canon glass to contemporary digital bodies.

Specs:
– Focal length: 135mm
– Maximum aperture: f/2.5
– Lens mount: Canon FD (breech-lock)
– Coating: Spectra Coating (S.C.)
– Focus type: Manual focus
– Aperture control: Manual aperture ring with click-stops
– Construction: All-metal barrel and mount